Up for a good road trip? We are taking a look at the latest from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development as they highlight family-friendly places to visit in our great state....and they're all kid-approved! Learn more about Tennessee and where to visit through www.tnvacation.com/kidreviewed.
Navitat Knoxville
Zipline through the trees of Ijams Nature Center with Navitat Canopy Adventures, a tree-based adventure park for the whole family. Their adventure trails include activities like bridges, swings, nets, climbs, ziplining and much more.
My Big Back Yard at Memphis Botanical Garden
Explore castles, climb a treehouse, have a puppet show and more at this fun-filled botanical garden for kids. This breathtaking adventure takes you through a tropical plant house, parade of color, arboretum and more!
Casey Jones Village, Jackson, TN
Explore a railroad museum, stroll through quaint shops and enjoy delicious food at this historic attraction. Fun Fact: Casey Jones Village is halfway between Nashville and Memphis!
Safari Park, Alamo, TN
Take the family for a private safari and feed wild animals from your own car at this unique wildlife park. The Tennessee Safari Park includes a 7.5-mile drive-through safari and a 20-acre walk-through zoo!
Lookout Mountain Attractions, Chattanooga, TN
Discover the beauty of Chattanooga at three world-famous natural attractions including Rock City, Ruby Falls and the Incline Railway. Find out how to see seven states at once! (visit www.lookoutmountain.com to learn more)
Hands-On! Discovery Center, Gray, TN
Play with giant building blocks, engineer a rocket, check out a prehistoric fossil dig site and more at this exciting science center. Get a front-row seat to fossil digging for your explorers!
Discovery Park of America, Union City, TN
This world-class educational museum features 70,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits that make learning fun for the whole family. This incredible park is located in the Reelfoot Lake region of Northwest Tennessee. Fun Fact: "The Giant Man Slide" at Discovery Park was named the No.2 slide in the world!
Soundwaves Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN
It's a waterpark like you've never seen before. Make a splash on three levels of thrill rides or just relax by the pool at this indoor and outdoor oasis. This upscale water park experience will have you coming back for more.
Anakeesta, Gatlinburg, TN
Explore a treehouse village, race on a zipline, ride downhill on a single-rail mountain coaster and more at this Smoky Mountain theme park. Fun Fact: Anakeesta means "the place of high ground" as it sits 600' above the city of Gatlinburg and is the most visited National Park in the United States!